British journal of anaesthesia
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Br J Anaesth
2019
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Using the 6-minute walk test to predict disability-free survival after major surgery.
The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a common means of functional assessment. Its relationship to disability-free survival (DFS) is uncertain. ⋯ Of the risk assessment tools analysed, the DASI was the most predictive of DFS. The 6MWT was safe and comparable with cardiopulmonary exercise testing for all predictive assessments. Future research should aim to determine the optimal 6MWT distance thresholds for risk prediction.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Patient coping and expectations predict recovery after major orthopaedic trauma.
Persistent post-surgical pain and associated disability are common after a traumatic fracture repair. Preliminary evidence suggests that patients' beliefs and perceptions may influence their prognosis. ⋯ NCT00788398.